JOURNAL ARTICLE

Our brains recognise the voices of our primate cousins.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 294 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a study conducted by researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) that reveals specific areas of the human auditory cortex respond to the vocalizations of chimpanzees, suggesting evolutionary roots in voice recognition. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), the study found that the superior temporal gyrus, a region involved in processing sounds, is activated distinctly by chimpanzee vocalizations compared to those of bonobos and macaques. This research implies that certain vocal processing abilities may be shared between humans and great apes, potentially informing our understanding of language development and voice recognition in children. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/12, p294
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:190187536
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